Battle Through the Heavens: I Can Solidify All Talents

The Queen Medusa he had always admired and regarded as a deity had actually brought back a human man and even allowed him to live in the Royal Palace, a symbol of the Snake-People Tribe's power and dignity!

Even he, one of the Eight Great Commanders, had never been fortunate enough to stay in the Royal Palace for even a single night!

The news was like a venomous thorn, stabbing viciously into Mo Basi's heart.

Meanwhile, on the terrace of an exquisite three-story stone building in Holy City, a graceful figure leaned against the railing.

She had a seductive figure and a bewitching face, her pale purple snake tail swaying gently. She was Yue Mei, another commander of the Snake-People Tribe!

Yue Mei had only arrived in Holy City yesterday, originally intending to purchase supplies urgently needed by her tribe. Yet she had unexpectedly heard such explosive rumors.

That guy Mo Basi... his information network is quite good. He came charging over with killing intent so quickly.

The corners of Yue Mei's red lips curled into an amused smile, while her enchanting eyes gleamed with the excitement of someone eager to watch trouble unfold.

Yue Mei had known Mo Basi for a long time. She knew well of his nearly fanatical admiration for Her Majesty the Queen, as well as his irritable, hot-tempered, simple-minded nature.

Now this will be entertaining.

Yue Mei chuckled softly. She was quite curious what kind of storm this brute would stir up.

Not long afterward, in the outer city area of Holy City's Royal Palace.

"Mr. Xiao Qing, please look at this great cauldron. It is a ceremonial vessel used by our Snake-People Tribe during our annual sacrifices. It is said to have a history of over a thousand years, and the runes engraved upon it record some of our tribe's ancient legends..."

Hua She'er, captain of the royal guard, dutifully accompanied Xiao Qing and introduced him to some distinctive structures and artifacts in the Royal Palace's outer city.

Although Hua She'er felt rather awkward about walking through the Royal Palace with a human, this was an order personally issued by Her Majesty the Queen, and she had no choice but to obey.

Of course, Hua She'er only dared to let Xiao Qing move around the outer city, showing him public areas that did not involve the Snake-People Tribe's core secrets.

Just then, a cold and violent aura spread from the entrance of the Royal Palace without warning, instantly shattering the tranquility of the outer city.

Mo Basi's towering figure appeared a hundred meters away. His gaze locked onto Xiao Qing like a venomous snake, his undisguised killing intent nearly solidifying into substance.

"Mo Basi?"

Hua She'er was initially stunned, thinking that perhaps the tribe had an urgent matter to report. But when she sensed the intense hostility directed at Xiao Qing, her heart immediately tightened.

Xiao Qing frowned slightly, but his expression remained calm.

Over the past few days, he had long sensed several Dou Wang auras appearing in Holy City, but he had not paid them any attention.

In his eyes, what difference was there between mere Dou Wangs and ants?

He could erase them with a single thought.

"Human?!"

Mo Basi stared fixedly at Xiao Qing. Sensing an aura completely different from that of the Snake-People Tribe, veins bulged on his forehead as the fury in his chest was instantly ignited.

His hatred for humans ran deep in his bones. Yet now, a human actually dared to set foot in the core of Holy City and even appear within Her Majesty the Queen's Royal Palace!

To Mo Basi, this was absolute blasphemy!

"Die!"

Without the slightest warning, Mo Basi, his mind clouded by rage, let out a furious roar. Dou Qi surged wildly through his body as he savagely thrust out his right hand!

A highly condensed dark green stream of energy containing potent snake venom shot toward Xiao Qing's face like a poisonous python emerging from its den, accompanied by a shrill howl through the air!

Yet this vicious attack had not even come within half a zhang of Xiao Qing.

A wisp of seemingly weak azure flame appeared out of nowhere. As it gently swayed, the dark green energy stream seemed to encounter its nemesis.

Sizzle!

With a faint sound, it was instantly burned away completely, leaving not even the slightest trace behind.

"Mo Basi! Have you gone mad?!"

Only then did Hua She'er react. Shocked and furious, she flashed in front of Xiao Qing and sternly rebuked Mo Basi.

"Mr. Xiao Qing is Her Majesty the Queen's honored guest! You actually dare to commit violence openly within the Royal Palace. Are you trying to rebel?!"

Hua She'er still felt a lingering fear. If something had truly happened to Xiao Qing in the Royal Palace, how could she possibly explain herself to Her Majesty the Queen?

"Honored guest? What a joke!"

Mo Basi's eyes turned bloodshot as he pointed at Hua She'er and angrily shouted.

"Hua She'er! As captain of the royal guard, your duty is to protect Her Majesty the Queen and Holy City! Yet you allow a lowly human to spy upon our tribe's secrets. You are the one neglecting your duties!"

The violent energy fluctuations and argument here instantly alarmed the depths of the Royal Palace.

A powerful aura rapidly approached from afar. The next moment, a streak of purple light flashed past, and Queen Medusa's peerlessly cold and beautiful figure had already appeared on the scene.

Queen Medusa looked at the tense standoff before her, especially Mo Basi's reckless attack. A layer of frost instantly covered her exquisite face.

"Presumptuous!"

Queen Medusa's icy gaze swept over Mo Basi. Her voice, carrying the pressure of a Peak Dou Emperor, exploded like thunder.

However, Xiao Qing moved faster than she did.

"Medusa." Xiao Qing's voice was utterly calm, yet it carried a bone-piercing chill. He looked at Mo Basi, but his words were directed at Queen Medusa.

"I told you before. Attacking me comes at a price."

"Human! You dare address Her Majesty the Queen by name? I—"

Seeing Xiao Qing's "disrespect," Mo Basi became even more enraged. He stepped forward, about to erupt again.

But before he could finish speaking, a cold glint flashed in Xiao Qing's eyes.

Buzz!

An invisible, formless Soul Power, vast as an abyss, swept forth soundlessly.

Mo Basi's charging body suddenly stiffened. The fury on his face instantly froze, while the light in his pupils rapidly scattered and vanished at a visible pace.

His mouth hung open, but he could no longer make a sound. His burly body swayed.

With a bang, he fell stiffly to the ground, devoid of all breath.

At the same time, this powerful Soul Power did not stop. Like precise ripples, it instantly spread throughout all of Holy City!

Spirit Realm Deterrence! Turmoil in the Snake-People Tribe's Holy City

This vast spiritual intimidation specifically locked onto the four Dou Emperor auras belonging to Snake-People Tribe elders hidden in the shadows, as well as several other Dou Wang commanders.

Unlike the overwhelmingly tyrannical soul attack that had erased Mo Basi, this spreading Soul Power was more of a warning and deterrent.

The elders and commanders only felt an irresistible, terrifying will descend upon them.

Their souls were struck by violent tremors and suffocating fear, as though they had walked before the gates of hell. For a short time, their souls remained in a state of terror, unable to calm down.

Xiao Qing's purpose was to establish his authority!

He wanted every Snake-People Tribe expert to understand that the price of offending Xiao Qing was death.

That way, no blind flies would come to disturb him in the future.

"Mo... Mo Basi!"

Looking at Mo Basi, whose aura had vanished as he lay dead on the ground, Hua She'er's face turned pale, and her voice trembled slightly.

A powerful Dou Wang commander had been silently erased before Hua She'er in an instant. Such a method was too horrifying, sending a chill up from the depths of her heart.

Queen Medusa looked at the scene, her red lips parting slightly before finally releasing a nearly inaudible sigh. A complicated look flickered through her eyes.

Queen Medusa had also clearly sensed the undisguised Soul Power Xiao Qing had released just now. The warning contained within it was obvious!

This was a warning to Queen Medusa, and also a deterrent to those elders within the tribe who might harbor restless intentions.

Queen Medusa took a deep breath and suppressed the turmoil in her heart. She knew she had to stabilize the situation now.

As if he had merely done something insignificant, Xiao Qing turned his gaze to Queen Medusa and returned to his calm tone. "Are the medicinal ingredients ready for the pill refinement?"

"They are all prepared."

Queen Medusa composed herself and nodded gently, looking at Xiao Qing with a complicated expression.

"Since they are ready, I can begin refining the pill at any time." Xiao Qing nodded and continued.

"Arrange a quiet Alchemy Room for me, somewhere no one can disturb me."

Xiao Qing's gaze vaguely swept over Mo Basi's corpse on the ground, making his meaning obvious.

He did not want any more accidents.

As for those hiding in the shadows...

A cold glint flashed through Xiao Qing's eyes.

If anyone failed to recognize their place, he would not mind leaving the Snake-People Tribe with a few fewer Dou Emperors and Dou Wangs.

"Fine!"

Queen Medusa fell silent for a moment, then sighed again and agreed decisively.

She understood that this was Xiao Qing's bottom line, as well as a necessary condition for maintaining their currently fragile cooperation.

Queen Medusa immediately turned to Hua She'er, her voice regaining its usual authority. "Hua She'er, take Mr. Xiao Qing to Flame Heart Palace. Convey my order: during Mr. Xiao Qing's pill refinement, no one may approach. Those who disobey will be executed!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Hua She'er suppressed the terror in her heart and respectfully accepted the order.

After Xiao Qing left with Hua She'er, Queen Medusa looked at Mo Basi's corpse, her gaze complicated.

She summoned a royal guard with a wave of her hand. "Send Commander Mo Basi's remains back to the Mo Snake Tribe. Also issue an order: Mr. Xiao Qing is an honored guest of our tribe. No one may offend him."

Meanwhile, led by Hua She'er, Xiao Qing arrived at Flame Heart Palace, located deep within the Royal Palace.

This was a palace constructed from special stone. The temperature inside was noticeably higher than outside, and crystals capable of gathering Fire Attribute energy were embedded in the walls.

"Mr. Xiao Qing, this is the finest secret chamber in our tribe." Hua She'er handed the Storage Ring containing the medicinal ingredients to Xiao Qing and spoke respectfully.

"This was once a place where Her Majesty the Queen frequently cultivated. It will not be disturbed by the outside world, and there are also some medicinal ingredients inside."

Xiao Qing nodded slightly as he accepted the Storage Ring, then swept his gaze across the furnishings in the hall.

As an alchemist, Xiao Qing could sense how extraordinary this secret chamber was.

"Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter."

Xiao Qing gave the order calmly.

"Yes!"

Hua She'er bowed and withdrew, gently closing the palace doors.

After Hua She'er left, Xiao Qing slowly walked to the center of the hall.

Xiao Qing walked toward a side chamber, where dozens of jade boxes were neatly arranged.

Upon opening one of them, a rich medicinal fragrance immediately spread through the air.

Inside lay a crystal-clear snow ginseng. Its roots were intact, and it emitted a faint chill.

"Millennium Snow Ginseng... good quality."

Xiao Qing nodded slightly and continued inspecting the other medicinal ingredients.

The Snake-People Tribe's collection was indeed abundant. Most of these medicinal ingredients were of superior quality, and several main ingredients were rare treasures seldom seen.

It seemed Queen Medusa had truly paid a hefty price in exchange for Xiao Qing's help.

After inspecting all the medicinal ingredients, including those inside the Storage Ring, Xiao Qing returned to the Main Hall.

Xiao Qing sat cross-legged before a stone platform and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Although refining a Tier 6 Medicinal Pill was no longer difficult with Xiao Qing's current alchemy skills and soul realm, he still habitually adjusted himself to his best condition.

Half an hour later, Xiao Qing slowly opened his eyes, and a sharp gleam flashed through them.

With a flick of his finger, a pitch-black Medicine Cauldron appeared atop the stone platform.

It was Old Yao's Black Demon Cauldron!

"Let's begin."

Xiao Qing took a deep breath, and azure flames rose from his palm.

The Green Lotus Core Flame danced beneath the Medicine Cauldron, its temperature precisely controlled at the optimal level.

Xiao Qing tapped lightly with his finger, and one medicinal ingredient after another flew into the Medicine Cauldron, transforming into pure medicinal liquid under the tempering of the Heavenly Flame.